On-Call Registered Nurse - 7 on 7 off

Moments Hospice • Mankato, MN

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Moments Hospice is hiring an on-call registered nurse to organize and direct hospice care for patients and families in their homes and communities, with an emphasis on community health education and experience. The nurse provides after-hours care, including responding to triage calls, visiting patients with changing conditions, and completing weekend admissions. The role is full-time and follows a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule. During the seven days on, hours are Monday through Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., and Friday at 5:00 p.m. through Monday at 8:30 a.m. The position is on the road and requires a valid driver’s license and a reliable insured vehicle. A company car benefit with fuel and insurance covered is offered.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state where the employee works.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) software.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems autonomously, meet responsibilities, and maintain high standards.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with current insurance.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs for after-hours calls, including physical assessments and histories of current and previous illness.
• Remain available during assigned shifts to receive and respond to triage calls, make visits for changing patient conditions, and complete weekend admissions.
• Provide professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
• Assess and evaluate patient status; write and initiate plans of care, reassess patient and caregiver needs, and revise plans as needed.
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with goals and palliative nursing actions, involving patients and families in planning.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Counsel patients and families about nursing and related needs, provide health care instructions, and assist with activities of daily living and comfort care.
• Remain available for patient-care calls after hours, make appropriate visits, and stay with patients or families through a crisis until it is resolved or relief arrives.
• Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes, including documentation of pain and symptom management changes and outcomes.
• Communicate patient needs and condition changes to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
• Coordinate care with community health-related persons and work in concert with the hospice interdisciplinary group.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques and provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions.
• Maintain a safe environment and help patients, caregivers, and team members provide continuity of care.
• Work with families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary group to address patients’ and families’ emotional needs.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings and ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services.
• Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required.
• Maintain and develop professional knowledge and practice skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
• Fulfill requested or accepted case assignments and participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.

Benefits

• Company car benefit with fuel and insurance covered, available for business and personal use at minimal cost.
• Employee-sponsored health benefits.
• Clinical advancement opportunities and educational development investments.
• On-call support for case managers.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO accruing immediately.
• 401(k) with company matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed